Blazersedge 1/3 Season Awards--Most Inspirational
by Dave
on Dec 20, 2008 11:41 PM PST
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Everybody and their grandma's cat does mid-season awards at the halfway point or All-Star break. We're being different and doing ours twice, once at the 1/3 mark and once at the 2/3 mark of the season. Voting will be open until Monday when the votes will be tabulated and winners declared.
Scroll up and down the page to see the various awards.
We want this to be legit and official so votes will be recorded in the comment section, made only by registered users. Explain all you want but vote CLEARLY and OBVIOUSLY or I won't bother reading your stuff and counting your vote. Don't make this hard on me by writing six paragraphs and ending with a schmozz vote for everybody.
This award is for the Most Inspirational player, judged by whatever criteria you see fit to employ. All players are eligible.
Register your vote in the comment section.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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Roy
It is proved by definition
Q.E.D.
whaa happen?
by Toby on
Dec 20, 2008 11:46 PM PST
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ipso facto
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on
Dec 20, 2008 11:56 PM PST
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Chalk it up
Roy.
But, there should be a best cheerleader award for bench players and I would give that to Bayless.
by PtownJake on
Dec 21, 2008 11:03 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on
Dec 20, 2008 11:49 PM PST
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Shavelick Randolph
I want him to win one of the awards, this one seems appropriate.
Plus I still have the image of him greeting Brandon (along with Nicky) after he made the shot against Houston.
by Bust a Bucket on
Dec 20, 2008 11:50 PM PST
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Jerryd Bayless is the obvious choice
He has been sitting pine and he is STILL rooting like heck for his teammates night in and night out. He is still working his butt off in practice. He still has his Bayless face.
Easiest choice for me out of all the awards.
I think I can only add "The NBA, where caring for everybody but the fans happens". --amlmart1
by prezofdeath on
Dec 20, 2008 11:53 PM PST
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100% agree
Blazer fans tell me, where were you,
When our Brandon Roy dropped 52?
by GreatOden'sRaven on
Dec 21, 2008 9:51 PM PST
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Roy
although I wonder if I’m judging this as a fan too heavily. Obviously, Brandon’s game winner against Houston, his 52 point game and assorted late game heroics are all very inspirational to those watching, but I wonder if Przybila shutting down Shaq and Howard, or Batum earning a starting spot or Webster being tough and a good Samaritan through injury are all more inspirational.
Roy is just so steady and reserved that I wonder if he can be accurately labeled as ‘most inspirational’.
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on
Dec 21, 2008 12:01 AM PST
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Roy
Bayless is a close second but Roy has inspired this entire City
This is what Lucas would do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0aPkIE2qK0
by 123_G.O._RipCity on
Dec 21, 2008 12:02 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
The guy is not only a team leader, but also a community leader. He’s got heart and is proud of the NW, not to mention he’s a great ball player minus the ego.
by volcompro11 on
Dec 21, 2008 12:04 AM PST
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Roy
.08
The Vanilla Gorilla strikes again...
by JohnZ on
Dec 21, 2008 12:08 AM PST
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Nic Batum
19 (now 20)-year-old rookie comes out of Nowhere, France to start for the best young team in the NBA.
Whoa.
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
NorrisHopper30: "someone injure pubert jones"
by rockingharder on
Dec 21, 2008 12:09 AM PST
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Roy.
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
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Dec 21, 2008 12:13 AM PST
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Bayless
I think his attitude has been amazing! They say he is working hard in practice. Pushing sergio and blake and he is the Best Cheerleader on the bench. I love how excited he was when Brandon was tearing up the suns! All game he was giving high fives and chest bumps. He was probably just as tired as the people that actually played :)
by jcoop85 on
Dec 21, 2008 12:13 AM PST
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BRoy
If his play is not inspiring, I’m not sure what could be.
Aint nothin to it!
by Too Much Hutch on
Dec 21, 2008 12:20 AM PST
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It's gotta be that Thrilla Vanilla Gorilla from Manilla!
Let me Elaborate
Mt. Saint Helens from Mt. Adams
by BlazermaniacAndy on
Dec 21, 2008 12:21 AM PST
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Someone stole your job, you want it back, or do you, you just want your company to succeed
Joel…
You work so hard. You know that if you get better they all have to get better. You know your new heir apparent replacement will have to get better, your chasing that hardware. And in case you might all get what your all looking for, an early congrats. Joel’s asking to work Overtime. He wants to still be playing in June don’t ya Joel. And the only way you can do it is if you lead by example. And that’s what you do, you inspire. Be it some spectacular blocked shot or some new nifty bank shot , your doing it all. You have an ever expanding array of assets to add to our arsenal.
Now if you could just could on being a threat behind that 3 point line…
Mt. Saint Helens from Mt. Adams
by BlazermaniacAndy on
Dec 21, 2008 12:27 AM PST
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Roy
this is one vote that I had to go with the obvious choice.
The end is in the beginning and yet I go on....
-Beckett
by eyeotiger on
Dec 21, 2008 12:23 AM PST
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Walton!
Did you say I have to choose from this year’s team? No, you did not. Okay, okay, I’ll go with the obvious:
Roy
by Kaboomm on
Dec 21, 2008 12:25 AM PST
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I think it's Martell, oddly enough.
Some guys would be down and pouting because of the bad stretch of injuries he’s had. But Martell is digging cars out of the snow. That is inspirational.
honor rasheed wallace
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Dec 21, 2008 12:26 AM PST
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Michael Holton
Day in and day out he is asked the same stupid question, yet he always replies with a smile on his face, “a basketball game”.
@('.')@
by JTDuck22 on
Dec 21, 2008 12:42 AM PST
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and thats stupid giant ballot
Blazer fans tell me, where were you,
When our Brandon Roy dropped 52?
by GreatOden'sRaven on
Dec 21, 2008 9:52 PM PST
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Brandon Roy
Nuff said
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LaMarcus Aldridge you are LaMONSTER!!!
BRoy is a SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will do this just once to honor BRoy!
43:49 Mins 14-27 FG 5-7 3s 19-21 FTs +12 1 Off 5 Rebs 6 Asst 1 Blk 52 Points - BRoy vs PHX 12-18-08
by LaMarvelous on
Dec 21, 2008 12:44 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
but the Bayless/Channing Arizona cheerleading combo isn’t too bad
by kono on
Dec 21, 2008 12:55 AM PST
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sergio
he was looking like he wouldn’t be here very much longer and even got cut from the spanish national team. To not loose focus and take a strangle hold on the back up pg spot is very inspirational in my book
by phillyduck23 on
Dec 21, 2008 12:58 AM PST
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Batum
To go from someone who wasn’t even expected to crack the rotation to a regular starter filling in for an injured player is impressive. Not only is he a rookie, but he at 19 has shown a lot for his age compared to other “veterans.”
Honor Terry Porter
by Philthyanimal on
Dec 21, 2008 1:01 AM PST
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Wow. I'll pick someone different.
Greg Oden.
The guy spent a full year recovering from MF surgery, mostly on his own, just on his power of will to come back.
He comes back, only to get hurt in his first game. He powers back weeks later, and immediately transforms the defense, while struggling to get in shape.
Even with all those factors, he’s already had a 20-10 game, and has shown glimpses of truly great play already.
All while every single member of the media overanalyzes his every move and complains about every little thing he does that they disagree with.
There’s really no wrong vote, because everyone is inspired by their own definition. But Greg’s hard work and dedication has been more inspiring than any other team members’ play or interviews.
And this is coming from someone who hangs off Brandon’s every play and his interviews.
by Timmay! on
Dec 21, 2008 1:10 AM PST
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nice
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
by maid tu rek on
Dec 21, 2008 1:11 AM PST
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Dead-on
This is obviously a very special season for us and our team seems to be doing all the right things at all the right times to make us proud as ever.
But I agree, Oden is the biggest inspiration.
by pdxer in dfw on
Dec 22, 2008 8:38 AM PST
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roy
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
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Dec 21, 2008 1:11 AM PST
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roy is becoming the superstar that we all hoped oden would be. lol, whil writing this, my gf said that “i dont know odens college stuff, so he has to earn it with me, and im not that impressed”
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
by maid tu rek on
Dec 21, 2008 10:06 AM PST
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can the spanish armada win this one together?
i think they’re flash has given the blazers some swagger this season.
by hollywood robinson on
Dec 21, 2008 1:28 AM PST
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Vote: Nicolas Batum
Thought of him as soon as I saw the title. He came out of nowhere to start and get regular minutes with his unique play.
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Dec 21, 2008 1:50 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
Our leader! Bayless comes a close second but Roy has done so much in just two months its amazing
"Sometimes I catch myself watching him and he's shooting floaters all-net. And just to watch how he's talking trash. I loved it. I loved every minute of it. Rudy's a competitor." - Brandon Roy
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Dec 21, 2008 1:55 AM PST
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Batum
Went from “Who is this guy?” to “Probably headed to the D-league” to “Starting!”
If that isn’t inspirational, I don’t know what is.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:02 AM PST
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Martell
I like that he stayed positive after he got his first injury. Kept working on his shot. Stayed with the team throughout the season.(Not like RLEC, who I haven’t heard from in months. Where is Raef by the way? )
I like that he is still trying to stay positive after playing only 5minutes and then getting another injury.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:04 AM PST
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Rudy
I’m a bit surprised I’m the first to say him.
He brought a great “win first” attitude. It’s not that we didn’t already have it, but he pushes it to another level.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:20 AM PST
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Roy
Taking it to a new level….again
Can I buy you a fish sandwich?
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Dec 21, 2008 2:42 AM PST
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Roy wonder
"I saw him in the face"
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Dec 21, 2008 3:02 AM PST
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Rudy Fernandez
His energy, bnoth on the floor and on the bench, is unrivaled. I watched him cheer his ass off when he was on the sideline against Phoenix, and it reinforced what he means; his attitude has the power to move this team.
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Dec 21, 2008 3:52 AM PST
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Nicolas Batum
Rudy was a star already in Europe. Nic came relatively out of nowhere and was penciled in for a year in Boise, instead he is helping the show.
If I didn’t have to vote for a single player, it really is the year of the “anti-Euro-bust”: Nic, Rudy, Marc Gasol, all play great this year. Get lost Andrea Bargnani, Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Darko Milicic & Co. Galinari, I don’t know you. I have had it with Italian prospects in the NBA and you don’t help my argument ;-)
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Dec 21, 2008 4:00 AM PST
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What is Viktor Khryapa up to these days? Playing bad home in Russia I suppose
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Dec 21, 2008 4:01 AM PST
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Better than playing bad here ; )
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
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Dec 21, 2008 6:39 AM PST
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Roy
Oden and LaMarcus and Roy, oh my!
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Dec 21, 2008 4:09 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
Superstar AND team player. A rare combo.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
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Dec 21, 2008 4:25 AM PST
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Ike!!!
Because he helps keep B Roy in line when he’s sitting on the bench lol.
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Dec 21, 2008 5:00 AM PST
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Together they had 53 points in the last game. Awesome!
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Dec 21, 2008 6:13 AM PST
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I've NEVER said this before on a computer.
LOL!
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Dec 21, 2008 9:33 AM PST
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Nic Batum
Proves hustle can get you somewhere, a nice cosy starting postition.
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Dec 21, 2008 5:02 AM PST
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Steve Blake...
He doesn’t get the press, the adulation or the respect but he just keeps on going.
"I love this game!" -Moonbeam, from 'Rollerball' right before he was knocked into a permanent coma
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Dec 21, 2008 5:05 AM PST
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Joel
Loses his starting spot to an unproven rookie. Responds with a career year.
Now he’s got this label of “best backup center”. Psshhhhhh. Joel da man.
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
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Dec 21, 2008 6:29 AM PST
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Rudy
He has brought fire and energy to this team.
I don’t remember the Blazers yelling and pumping themselves up a lot last year.
Rudy screaming after big threes has inspired a lot of emotion and confidence on this young Blazers team.
Well, I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.
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Dec 21, 2008 6:51 AM PST
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Brandon
Nobody else on this team is as capable of firing up the other players like Brandon. He makes other players better.
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Dec 21, 2008 7:14 AM PST
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Rudy
The second unit has quickly become his. And why our second unit has been so good all year. Plus he brings a fire to the crowd that is unmatched (ok well except for Roy).
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
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Dec 21, 2008 7:16 AM PST
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Webster
I like his perspective on things.
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Dec 21, 2008 8:33 AM PST
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Pryz
This could also go to Rudy, Roy, or Blake.
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Dec 21, 2008 8:38 AM PST
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Joel
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
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Dec 21, 2008 8:47 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
I’m inspired by any star asking the 15th player on the bench if he’s being too aggressive.
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Dec 21, 2008 8:57 AM PST
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Bayless
Works harder than anyone. Cheers louder than anyone. Plays less than anyone.
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Dec 21, 2008 9:14 AM PST
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I was going to go with Charles Barkley
But I’ll stick with Roy. This guy represents the possibilities of the future. (Maybe the present.)
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Dec 21, 2008 9:19 AM PST
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We'll find out soon
but we may have to consider KG alongside the Round Mouth of Re-Froth.
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
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Dec 21, 2008 9:31 AM PST
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Martell
He’s had some terrible luck as of late but he’s keeping his head up. How many NBA players get injured for 3 months and lose weight during that time?
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Dec 21, 2008 9:22 AM PST
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Pryzbilla
He shows everyone else on the team: “This is how the job gets done.”
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Dec 21, 2008 9:29 AM PST
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Roy
Pryz was definitely a close second for me, but let’s be honest here. A lot of people thought that the Roy we saw last year was the Roy we’d have for the career which was going to be ok. But dude has taken his game to another level recently. The thing is, and why I say he’s the most inspirational, is that this new level of play, or “The New Roy” as Roy put it himself, is no fluke. He’s made the jump and realized he CAN be a superstar, and that his team needs him to be. I am fully confident that he has just started scratching the surface, and would be willing to bet by the end of the season Roy will be considered and elite player along the lines of Kobe and Lebron. Mark my words! We are so lucky.
myspace.com/marktwainindians
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Dec 21, 2008 9:42 AM PST
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Roy
inspires teammates to never give up, to trust, and to stay humble.
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Dec 21, 2008 9:49 AM PST
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Roy
" if you don't like it, you can shove it
but you don't like it, you love it!"
- Weezer (Red Album)
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Dec 21, 2008 9:55 AM PST
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BAYLESS
continues to work more then hard, most obvious reason blake and sergio are having carear years… and they know it
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Dec 21, 2008 10:28 AM PST
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Joel
brings it hard every night, even though his starting spot was given to Greg before he had earned it.
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Dec 21, 2008 10:31 AM PST
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Joel
The man leads by example. Just works his rear off. And you see him quietly talking to players, putting his arms around them. True veteran leadership.
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Dec 21, 2008 10:33 AM PST
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Blake
He’s really rebounded well after his 1-5 free throw choke, he is a true professional and does his job well. He’s focused, hard-working and knows his role. All the Blazers should follow his example. Plus he’s playing out of his mind when he knows Sergio and B-Rex are in the rear-view mirror. Beat your competitors don’t pout! Go BLake!!!
Michael....Tell them what they've won!!!!!!!....... *iinsert reference to a baseketball game*
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Dec 21, 2008 10:44 AM PST
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"B"
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
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Dec 21, 2008 11:04 AM PST
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B-ROY on the floor and B-AYLESS on the bench!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS DAVE!!!! (sorry for the two part vote)
Oden & Rudy co- Rookie Of The Year ---- Brandon for MVP!!!
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Dec 21, 2008 11:07 AM PST
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Roy
It is tough to choose one but I think he is not only the MVP but the glue guy holding it all together. When the MVP wants to win more than receive accolades, Joel can accept coming off the bench, Bayless can deal with 6 minutes a game, Rudy can be content to learn and grow instead of being the star, and Travis can accept his 6th man role.
Can you imagine this team with Stat-Bo as the veteran leader?
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
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Dec 21, 2008 11:09 AM PST
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The obvious answer is Roy but I'm going with Rudy
There is one thing missing from Brandon’s game and it speaks directly to him message of staying humble and not showing anyone up…he just doesn’t dunk the ball. I’m not saying that he needs to be more “showy” but every once in a while he needs to get nasty and put one down. If nothing more than to just bring the crowd to its feet. This is why I voted for Rudy, he engages the crowd during the game. Either through his dunks or his antics after a big play. He seems to truly understand the importance of having the fans into the game and does what he can to keep them engaged.
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Dec 21, 2008 11:18 AM PST
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Roy
obvious
when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.
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Dec 21, 2008 11:27 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
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Dec 21, 2008 11:29 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
Every other game I’m totally inspired by the man
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Dec 21, 2008 11:32 AM PST
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Joel
Leadership,sets good example,sacrafices,always ready,tough.
Character +Culture = Chemistry
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Dec 21, 2008 11:56 AM PST
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That one coach who's been sick and the reason Oden isn't a 20 and 10 guy
"There is a difference between having two guys banging down low and having two guys who can bang down low." - Blazin'
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Dec 21, 2008 12:32 PM PST
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Brandon Roy
Makes me wonder what the heck I am doing with my own life.
Some men see things the way they are and ask why, I see things that never were and ask why not. -Robert F. Kennedy
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Dec 21, 2008 1:10 PM PST
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lol, me tu
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
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Dec 21, 2008 4:24 PM PST
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Greg Oden
the man is fighting through a nasty string of injuries and is still playing like a top center in the league, all the while improving on a seemingly daily basis.
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Dec 21, 2008 1:35 PM PST
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Roy
Houston, Phoenix, game after game of heroics…
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Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM PST
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Bayless
because hes the only one who probly has the guts to punch KG in the face next time we play them
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Dec 21, 2008 1:40 PM PST
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Rudy
Plays to the crowd when he hits big shots, and has a serious flair for the dramatic. When he gets going you can tell the team gets a lift. Obviously the same is true for Brandon, but superstars are supposed to do that. Rudy is more of the guy that can inspire a solid white team run.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM PST
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Roy...
with a dash of Przy.
"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car"
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Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM PST
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Brandon Roy
He makes me a better man. Period.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM PST
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Roy
Assuming we’re talking about basketball.
Jerryd and Shavlik are inspiring me to dress better.
More Blazing, Less Trailing
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Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM PST
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B roy
gotta go with him..
Where "The Natural" Happens.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:38 PM PST
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Do you think that Toronto announcer still would give the ROY to Bargnani?
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Dec 21, 2008 3:27 PM PST
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that toronto anouncer gets made fun of "in his face"
December 18, 2008.
"Roy is Roy, and if I were to bet my life on a game of 5-on-5, I’d bet on whichever team Roy was playing on." by HurraKane212
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Dec 21, 2008 4:27 PM PST
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Blake
The man is the veteran presence on the team, and brings inspiration to the team
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
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Dec 21, 2008 2:40 PM PST
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Steve Blake
the kid is playing with poise and purpose. You could argue for Roy, but Blake is the guy who has stepped his game up so many notches this year it is not even funny.
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Dec 21, 2008 2:45 PM PST
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Bayless
He has to win something right?
smile, your on a poster
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Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM PST
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Joel. Has to be.
Almost every game I am amazed all over again at how hard he brings it. Roy is the guy everyone rally’s around but Joel is the other pillar in my opinion, leading by example with his toughness.
rolling hard
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Dec 21, 2008 3:12 PM PST
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Marty
The way he has kept his sense of humor and smile despite the unfortunate injury situation is truly inspirational. Greg could learn a thing or two…
Smile, you're on a poster!
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Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM PST
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Roy
Jaws were hitting the floor as Greg repeatedly attempted to tear the rim off the backboard...
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Dec 21, 2008 3:45 PM PST
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roy
i could be clever, but what’s the use.
by brettw on
Dec 21, 2008 3:48 PM PST
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Martell Webster
Coming into this season, many prognosticators had Webster pegged for a breakout year. Despite those expectations and a constant series of setbacks due to injury, Webster has maintained a positive attitude and has supported his teammates from the bench. His demeanor sets an example for the younger players and demonstrates what a positive effect a team-first outlook can create. Helping stranded motorists is just gravy.
by Roy Wonder on
Dec 21, 2008 3:48 PM PST
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Batum.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
by timbo on
Dec 21, 2008 4:09 PM PST
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Roy
I so wanted it to be someone else, but it’s unquestionable in my mind.
"Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live." - Anthony Johnson
by jamon51 on
Dec 21, 2008 4:29 PM PST
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Channing Frye
Its amazing how he hasnt killed himself due to his recent play. That is not giving up on life.
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
by bowdown on
Dec 21, 2008 5:19 PM PST
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Roy
He’s doing it all, doing it with style, character, and always praising TEAM basketball.
by Knobby on
Dec 21, 2008 5:28 PM PST
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Roy
watching Roy play is like listening to Barack Obama deliver a speech. You want to get up and get going.
by kitsune on
Dec 21, 2008 6:01 PM PST
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Roy
He makes me want to be a better person. I love the Blazers more because of him.
by martinezec on
Dec 21, 2008 6:29 PM PST
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Brandon Roy
Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.
by sixth on
Dec 21, 2008 6:56 PM PST
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Bayless
If he doesn’t play, he is still one of the first guys off the bench, cheering the other guys on
by roynfernandez on
Dec 21, 2008 7:44 PM PST
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Brandon all the way
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by dcblazer on
Dec 21, 2008 8:25 PM PST
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Sergio.
He hung in there, took his licks and paid his time, and now he’s showing that he can be a viable NBA player.
"Respect everyone, fear no one." -TP
by Arby on
Dec 21, 2008 8:28 PM PST
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B-Roy
His leadership attributes and confidence inspire ME… this has to be the bedrock of inspiration for his teammates too. Although Joel’s defensive Enforcer role gets runner-up.
by SkyDave on
Dec 21, 2008 8:35 PM PST
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Sergio
There’s a lot of folks (Batum, Joel, Blake) who you could point to for this one, but the fact that Sergio was almost on the way out at the end of last season and managed to turn it around to the point where people are looking forward to him taking the floor (alley-oop anyone?) makes him the winner of Most Inspirational.
by DonkeyShins on
Dec 21, 2008 9:46 PM PST
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ODEN WITH AN ELF HAT……..
always look on the bright side of life........
by SGTDAN on
Dec 21, 2008 9:46 PM PST
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haha, I love this response
Jerryd Bayless has two emotions: Kill and Win.
"I want to put points on your face."
-Rudy to Pau Gasol
NorrisHopper30: "someone injure pubert jones"
by rockingharder on
Dec 21, 2008 11:31 PM PST
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Jerryd Bayless
Easiest award yet. He is the first one to practice and the last one to leave (says the Oregonian in the preseason). But he is still such a great teammate. He is always the first one off the bench to high five his teammates when a timeout is called and he is always in a good mood and smiling. I know if I was in his position I wouldn’t be too happy.
by Camtown20 on
Dec 21, 2008 9:48 PM PST
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Rex
Blazer fans tell me, where were you,
When our Brandon Roy dropped 52?
by GreatOden'sRaven on
Dec 21, 2008 9:52 PM PST
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Roy
52 points, 27 shots. Nuff said.
Q: Is Greg favoring his knee?
Frye: He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors.
by KP Corleone on
Dec 21, 2008 10:01 PM PST
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Roy
I am inspired to get up and shout “I did not just see that! I did not just see that! Whoa!” almost every game I watch him drive into the middle of the defense and finish with his left while the rest of his body is frickin’ sideways.
Travis Outlaw is an alien, but in a good way.
Awesome Graphic was provided by CIC, because he felt like he should be hazed.
by Clevelander among roses on
Dec 21, 2008 11:45 PM PST
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Brandon Roy
And it’s obvious that every other player on the team would name him most inspirational as well.
by JoeBlazer on
Dec 22, 2008 12:30 AM PST
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Roy
The Natural.
He’s so straight forward and honest, he’s earned the ear of his teammates.
He inspires others to work harder with his leadership by example.
by roy2rudy on
Dec 22, 2008 12:51 AM PST
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Joel
He’s playing the way I always thought he could.
Since we can vote for anybody on team, the I’d like to cast my vote for the entire team. It’s been inspirational watching this team play, in large part because of how they’ve played as a team. Therefore I think they deserve the award as a team.
hakkaa päälle !
by timg56 on
Dec 22, 2008 8:08 AM PST
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Roy
The team goes how Brandon goes. He is the emotional leader day in and day out. Rudy is a close second because of the spark he brings but BRoy is most inspirational
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Dec 22, 2008 11:01 AM PST
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Brandon Roy
I hate to vote for BR for everything but he has earned this one for sure! To hear Brandon casually talk about something that I have tried so hard to put a tangible phrase to for years speaks to his honesty and his true appreciation of what lies in front of him. We always hear about potential. It has gotten to the point where many of my friends are cautious to get excited about someone with “the dreaded P word.” Brandon understands how to turn potential into reality.
Brandon told us all the other day what he actually needs to get to the Kobe-LaBron level. He talked about how he can’t touch those guys on defense and how other guys are becoming afraid to touch him when he is being defended. I have long been frustrated by the call them as you see the name on the back of the jersey policy of NBA officiating. I have always wondered how a Portland Trailblazer would ever be able to garner enough respect from the officials to get the routine bailout calls that we have seen over the years when a true superstar is playing in a major market (Magic in LA, Larry in Boston, Ewing in NY, Michael in Chicago, Shaq everywhere). I can’t touch them on defense? They can’t touch me on defense? I can’t wait to see what the reaction of the NBA officials will be. The point is that he understands the difference in the officiating and doesn’t look at it as if he is being treated unfairly. He sees it as another obstacle that he is going to overcome on his mission to dominate and win championships.
Brandon Roy understood what he needed to learn in college to get himself ready for the NBA; he came back for his senior season.
Brandon Roy understood what he needed to do to help the trailblazers in his rookie season, he stood up to Zach Randolph and put the team before himself.
Brandon Roy understood what the trailblazers needed from him last year, he accepted the mantle of franchise player with humility, respect and determination to win.
Brandon Roy has inspired everybody this year by once again understanding exactly what he needs to add not only to his game but to the team mentality and game strategy on and off the court.
In closing I want to cite a comment from Nate. I read that he had said that in a game earlier this year he was upset at how the Blazers were playing and he was just about to rip into the team and try to get them going. He got up from the bench, but he heard Brandon saying something to another player who was on the bench. He heard Brandon calming the other player down and saying that although they had missed a few shots, things were going to be okay. Nate went and sat down and said to himself “well if Brandon says that its going to be okay, then alright its going to be okay.”
by Michael D on
Dec 22, 2008 1:22 PM PST
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